Eurofighter Typhoon – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

9 April

Air

RAF Typhoon Test-Fires Low-Cost Counter-Drone Rockets

The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft successfully fired a counter-drone rocket at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.

8 April

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Wants Observer Role in GCAP Fighter Program

Canada has expressed interest in joining the Global Combat Air Program as an observer, giving Ottawa access to sensitive data on the next-generation fighter being developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

UK to Provide Training, Support Package for Turkey’s Typhoon Fleet

The UK will provide training, support equipment, and related services for Turkey’s planned fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

10 March

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Warplanes Down Drones in Middle East, Conduct ‘Defensive’ Sorties for UAE

British warplanes have begun "defensive air sorties" in support of the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing war.

Feb- 2026 -

10 February

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Eurofighter Typhoon to Be Upgraded With Aerodynamic Enhancement Kit

Eurofighter and NATO have signed a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Eurofighter Fleet Records Over One Million Flying Hours in Service

The Eurofighter fleet surpassed one million cumulative flying hours, while the aircraft's EJ200 engines exceeded two million flying hours.

21 January

Air

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Lands $275M Contract Extension to Support RAF Typhoons

QinetiQ has been awarded a five-year contract extension by the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing mission-critical support for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets.

12 January

Air